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COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
JANUARY 12, 1999
iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor
Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Helling,
Dilkes, Karr, Franklin, Fowler, O'Neil, Schmadeke, Gannon. Council minutes tape recorded
on Tapes 99-7 & 99-8, Both Sides; 99-9, Side 1.
The Mayor presented the Outstanding Student Citizenship Awards to Longfellow
Elementary Students: Sarah Burns, Kayla Casavant, Josh Cambridge, Betsy Pusack.
The Mayor proclaimed Volunteer Blood Donor Month - January. Betsy Tatro,
American Red Cross accepted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, and/or adopted as amended and
to delete from the Consent Calendar 4e(2) a resolution setting a public hearing for
January 26 on plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the Foster Road paving and Water Facility Site Development - Phase II
Improvements project:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the special meeting of December 14,
and the regular meeting of December 15, as published, subject to corrections, as
recommended by the City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Animal Control Advisory Bd. -
November 12. Bd. of Adjustment - December 9. Civil Service Comm. - December
8. Historic Preservation Cornre. - November 12, December 10
Approve the proposed amendments to the 1997 Iowa City Building Code
regarding the replacement of roofing, siding, and windows.
Housing & Community Development Cornre. - November 19. Airport Comm. -
November 12. P&R Comm. - December 9. P&Z Comm. - December 3, December
17. PCRB - December 15
Defer action on approval of the PCRB SOP's until after the joint meeting
between the City Council and the PCRB.
PCRB - December 22
Meet with PCRB on February 11, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
PCRB - January 5
1) Defer action on approval of the PCRB SOPs until after Council meets
with PCRB members, 2) Receive PCRB Public Report #98-18, and 3)
Receive PCRB Public Report #98-20.
Public Art Advisory Comm. - September 3, October 1, October 13, October 14
Approve the concept "Weatherdance" by Andrea Myklebust and Stanton
Sears for the new water feature in the downtown pedestrian mall.
Public Art Advisory Comm. - November 5, December 3
Approve by-law amendments changing the number of appointees from four
to five and specifying that three appointees shall be art or design
professionals and two shall be from the general public.
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Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm. - October 21, November 18. Sr. Center
Comm. - November 17.
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Aoeshe Restaurant, 624 S.
Gilbert St. Class C liquor License for Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St. Class C Liquor
License for Union Bar, 121 E. College St. Class C Beer Permit for QuikTrip/1552,
25 W. Burlington St. Class C Liquor License for One Eyed Jake's, 18-20 S.
Clinton St. Class E Liquor License for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy. 1 West. Class B Wine
Permit for Cub Foods, 855 Hwy. I West. Class C Beer Permit for Cub Foods, 855
Hwy. 1 West. RES. 99-1, Bk. 121, p. 1, ISSUE DANCING PERMITS. RES. 99-2,
Bk. 121, p. 2, ISSUE CIGARETTE PERMITS.
Motions: APPROVE DISBURSEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$11,183,937.37 FOR THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30,
1998, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT TO AUDIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 99-3, Bk. 121, p. 3, FIXING DATE of January
26, 1999 FOR A MEETING ON THE PROPOSITION OF THE ISSUANCE OF NOT
TO EXCEED $4,700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (FOR AN ESSENTIAL
CORPORATE PURPOSE) OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF. RES. 99-4, Bk. 121, p. 4, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for January 26, 1999 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
COLLEGE STREET PEDESTRIAN MALL WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION.
Resolutions, Bk. 121: RES. 99-5, p. 5, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1998 PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT. RES. 99-6, p.
6, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE SENIOR CENTER '97-'98 HVAC
RENOVATION PROJECT. RES. 99-7, p. 7, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF A LIEN REGARDING A
RENTAL REHABILITATION LOAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 212~
SOUTH CLINTON STREET, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: Doris Malkmus (Historic Preservation Commission)
regarding history survey. Laurie Robinson (JC Historical Society) regarding budget.
Linda Whitaker regarding Riverside Theatre. U Graham Dameron (JC Department
of Public Health) regarding retail permit holder penalty for selling cigarettes to
minors. Mary Lamm regarding Benton Street. Ron Vogel regarding schools and
zoning regulations. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Removal of Two Metered
Parallel Parking Spaces on the West Side of the 10 Block of North Dubuque
Street; Removal of Two Handicapped Parking Spaces on 500 East Davenport
Street; Parking Prohibition on River Street from Lee Street West 300' on the North
Side. Civil Service Commission submitting certified lists of applicants for the
following position(s): Customer Service Representative; Housing Program
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Assistant; Maintenance Worker I - Parking. Judy Pfohl regarding increasing Police
in budget.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Barbara and William Buss, 747 W. Benton St., appeared regarding the widening of
Benton Street.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to set a public hearing for January 26
on an ordinance conditionally changing the zoning designation of approximately 61.8
acres located south of Whispering Meadows Drive from Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) to Factory Built Housing Residential (RFBH - 59.25 acres) and Low
Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-12 - 2.55 acres) (Saddlebrook). The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance designating 2 South Linn Street as an
Iowa City Historic Landmark (Harmon Building). The following people appeared: Steven
Yardley, 1820 Jeffrey St.; Michaelanne Widness, 629 Melrose Ave.; Lloyd Wannveer;
and Rich Carlson, 309 Finkbine Lane. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Kubby, to
accept correspondence from: John McKinstry on behalf of First Christian Church; Warren
Tunwall. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of
approximately 0.2 acres located at 703 Benton Court from Medium Density Single-
Family Residential (RS-8) to High Density Multi-Family Residential (RM-44) (Oaknoll).
Mayor Lehman stated he was a member of the Oaknoll Board of Directors and would not
be sitting in for the item. Mayor Lehman left the room, Mayor Pro tern Thornberry
presiding. City Atty. Dilkes stated the Council Member Vanderhoef informed her that her
husband was also on the board. The City Atty. stated that Council Member Vanderhoef
indicated there was no financial benefit and that her relationship did not compromise her
ability to make a decision on this matter, she therefore saw no conflict. Council Member
Vanderhoef stated the same. The following individuals appeared: Robert Downer, atty.
for & advisory director for Christian Retirement Services/Oaknoll; Christine Denberg;
William Knabe, 1101 Weeber Circle, representing Weeber-Harlocke Neighborhood Assn.;
Edgar Volk, Oaknoll; William Buss, 747 W. Benton St.; and Ed Ruppernkamp. Moved by
Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept correspondence from: William Buss; William
Knabe, Weeber-Harlocke Neighborhood Assn.; Residents of Oaknoll Retirement
Residence. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 6/0, Lehman absent.
A public hearing was held on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of
21.26 acres located on the east side of Naples Avenue form Intensive Commercial (C1-1)
to Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone-Intensive Commercial (OSA-CI-1) (WB Development).
No one appeared.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the rule requiring ordinances
to be voted on for final passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it
is to be finally passed be suspended, the second consideration and vote be waived, and
that ORD. 98-3867, Bk. 42, p. 47, VACATING THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY SOUTH OF
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HORACE-MANN SCHOOLAND EAST OF MARKET SQUARE PARK, AND THE 20 FOOT
WIDE ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY SOUTH OF HORACE MANN SCHOOL AND WEST OF
DODGE STREET, be voted on for final passage at this time. The Mayor declared the
motion carried, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef, Champion. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None. The Mayor
declared motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 99-8, Bk. 121, p. 8,
APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART XVI. PCD Director Franklin
present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to continue to January 26, a public
hearing on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of
cost for the construction of the Park Maintenance Building in Napoleon Park. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to defer to January 26, a resolution
approving plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the
construction of the park maintenance building in Napoleon Park. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Summit Street Bridge
Reconstruction Project. Asst. City Engr. Gannon present for discussion.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-9, Bk. 121, p. 99,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT [PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(13)--8N-52], ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID
SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID, DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
A public hearing was held on a resolution approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, and estimate of cost for construction of the Sand Pit Pump Station - Lower
Terminus Project. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-10, Bk. 121, p. 10,
APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SAND PIT PUMP STATION - LOWER TERMINUS
PROJECT, ESTABLISHING AMOUNT OF BID SECURITY TO ACCOMPANY EACH BID,
DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS, AND FIXING TIME
AND PLACE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS. Individual Council Members expressed their views.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present the Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
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A public hearing was held on a resolution authorizing conditional conveyance of
vacated portions of the old Johnson Street right-of-way and adjoining alley located east
of North Market Square Park, and south of Horace Mann School, to the Iowa City School
District for the purposes of providing a nearby public park to the students of Horace
Mann School, for a public purpose and without compensation. No one appeared.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-11, Bk. 42, p. 11,
AUTHORIZING THE CONDITIONAL CONVEYANCE OF VACATED PORTIONS OF THE
OLD JOHNSON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ADJOINING ALLEY LOCATED EAST OF
NORTH MARKET SQUARE PARK, AND SOUTH OF HORACE MANN SCHOOL, TO THE
IOWA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROVIDING A NEARBY PUBLIC
PARK TO THE STUDENTS OF HORACE MANN SCHOOL, FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND
WITHOUT COMPENSATION. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Public discussion was held on an ordinance Section 14, Chapter 5, Article A,
Building Code, by adopting Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of the 1997 Edition of the Uniform
Building Code published by the International Conference of Building Officials, and
providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the health,
welfare, and safety of the Citizens of Iowa City, Iowa. The following individuals
appeared: Charles Hawtrey, 715 Summit; Michaelanne Widness and Mike Gunn,
Historic Preservation Commission; Elizabeth "Betty" Nolan, 513 S. Summit; John
Beasley, 602 First Ave.; and Mark Hall, 1733 Brown Deer Rd. Sr. Bldg. Inspector
Hennes present for discussion. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to
accept correspondence from: David Thompson; Jim & Ginalie Swaim. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously,7/O, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the ordinance amending
Section 14, Chapter 5, Article A, Building Code, by adopting Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of the
1997 Edition of the Uniform Building Code published by the International Conference of
Building Officials, and providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the
protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa, be given
first vote for consideration. Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to amend
Section A12A of the ordinance to read "...reapplication of siding and replacement of
windows..." The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council
Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the motion carried on first consideration of the amended
ordinance.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, that the ordinance amending Title 7,
Chapter 1, Fire Prevention and Protection, by adopting the 1997 Edition of the Uniform
Fire Code and providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of
the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending Title 14,
Chapter 5, Article B, of the City Code, by adopting the 1997 Edition of the Uniform
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Plumbing Code, with certain amendments, to regulate the practice, materials and fixtures
used in the installation, maintenance, extension, and alteration of all piping, fixtures,
appliances and appurtenances in connection with various plumbing systems, to provide
for the issuance of permits and inspection of plumbing installations and the collection of
fees, and to provide penalties for violations, be given first vote for consideration.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the motion
carried.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance amending Section
14, Chapter 5, Article F, Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code, by adopting the 1997
Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Building Code published by
the International Conference of Building Officials, and providing for certain amendments
thereof; to provide for the protection of the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of
Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote for consideration. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance creating
Section 14, Chapter 5, Article J, Building Conservation Code, by adopting the 1997
Edition of the Uniform Code for Building Conservation as published by the International
Conference of Building Officials, to provide for the protection of the health, welfare, and
safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa, be given first consideration. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the ordinance amending
Section 14, Chapter 5, Article D, Mechanical Code, by adopting the 1997 Edition of the
Uniform Mechanical Code published by the International Conference of Building Officials,
and providing for certain amendments thereof; to provide for the protection of the
health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Iowa City, Iowa, be given first vote for
consideration. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 6/0, Kubby absent. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-12, Bk. 121, p. 12,
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTERESTS NECESSARY FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FOSTER ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. Affirmative roll
call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt RES. 99-13, Bk. 121, p.
13, ESTABLISHING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR PARKS AND
RECREATION SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, EXCLUDING THE POTTER'S STUDIO.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-14, Bk. 121, p. 14,
ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE POTTER'S STUDIO IN THE ROBERT A.
LEE COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 5/0/1,
with Vanderhoef absent and Kubby abstaining. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
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Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-15, Bk. 121, p.
15, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A REVISED CHAPTER 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF IOWA CITY AND THE CITY OF CORALVILLE REGARDING CERTAIN
OBLIGATIONS INVOLVING THE IOWA RIVER POWER DAM RENOVATION PROJECT.
Public Works Director Schmadeke present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-16, Bk. 121, p. 16,
AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION SERVICES BY
ACSG, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN PROJECT. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted 5/2, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Norton, O'Donnell, Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Thornberry, Kubby. Absent:
None.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 99-17, Bk. 121, p.
17, TO ADOPT THE IOWA CITY POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD STANDARD
OPERATING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES. Police Citizens Review Board Member
John Watson appeared. After discussion, moved by Kubby, seconded by Champion to
defer the resolution to February 23, 1999. The Mayor declared the motion defeated, 2/5,
with the following division of voice vote: Ayes: Kubby, Champion. Nays: Lehman,
Norton, Q'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted,
6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 99-18, .Bk. 121, p. 18,
ADOPTING THE SALES TAX POLICY. After discussion, moved by Norton, seconded by
Thornberry, to amend Item//3) of the policy, third paragraph, third sentence to read as
follows "Upon payment of the expenses for operating the Library and for the operational
subsidy of the Event Center, any additional monies generated by the 10% sales tax
contribution can be directed toward financing of community activities and events such
as local festivals." The Mayor declared the motion to amend carried unanimously, 7/0, all
Council Members present. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted as amended.
The Mayor noted the current vacancies: Historic Preservation Comm. - Four
vacancies (including one Brown Street District and one Moffitt Cottage District
representative) to fill three-year terms ending March 29, 2002; Telecommunications
Cornre. - Two vacancies to fill three-year terms ending March 13, 2002. These
appointments will be made at the February 23 Council Meeting.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Vanderhoef, to accept a recommendation from the
Johnson County Board of Supervisors to appoint Russell Bennett to the Riverfront &
Natural Areas Cornre., to a term ending December 31, 2001. The Mayor deslared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Council Member Kubby noted the letter from Riverfront & Natural Areas
Commission Chair Courthey Daniels regarding the flood plain development policy and
requested the matter be referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission for inclusion in
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their work schedule, majority of Council agreed; requested the City's Good Neighbor
Policies be forwarded to the school district administrative offices to promote good
communications; noted the letter from Ron Vogel regarding schools and zoning
regulations, City Atty.'s office will respond; reminded the public the mixed paper and
magazines will be implemented as part of the city's curbside recycling project in the fall
of 1999; announced a fundraiser for the Free Medical Clinic on January 17; reminded
citizens of a major reassessment project currently underway and individuals with proper
ID's signed by City Assessor Dan Hudson, will knocking on doors requesting entry into
houses. Thornberry suggested publicizing target areas so citizens could be expecting
them. The matter will be discussed at the City Conference Board meeting on January
25; clarified that the Public Arts Advisory Committee could carry over unused money
into the next year, Council concurred and requested staff notify the Committee;
reminded citizens of the Bowl for Kids Sake on February 27, Council Members will be
bowling and collecting pledges to benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters Programs.
Council Member O'Donnell noted he and fellow Council Member Champion were
completing their first year on Council and thanked Council Members, City staff and the
City Manager for making this a tremendous learning experience.
Council Member Thornberry noted the recently approved affordable home
ownership program and encouraged citizens who have lived in Johnson County for at
least a year to apply; announced that he had sold Burger King effective December 31.
Council Member Norton questioned when Council would be discussing the request
from Historic Preservation for a downtown historic survey, the City Mgr. suggested it be
discussed at the budget session of January 14; questioned a response to the state
cigarette policy, the City Atty. stated her staff would be meeting with the County Atty.
in the near future.
Mayor Lehman requested that the City Manager pass along compliments of the
City Council and local residents on the snow removal effects following last week-ends
snowfall.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 11:05 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/14/98
Iowa City City Council meeting, 6:35
p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Lehman pre-
siding. Council Members present: Champion,
Kubby0 Lehman, Norton, Novick, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef. Absent: None.
Moved and seconded to adjourn to
executive session to discuss the purchase of
particular real estate only where premature
disclosure could be reasonably expected to
increase the price the governmental body
would have to pay for that property. The
minutes and the tape recording of a session
closed under this paragraph (real estate) shall
be available for public examination when the
transaction discussed is completed; and to
discuss as a public employer, strategy re-
garding collective bargaining with city em-
ployee organizations; as such discussion is
exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 7:12
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of Council
Activities is on file in the office of the City
Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
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OFFICIAL COUNCIL ACTIONS - 12/15/98
Iowa City City Council, regular
meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members
present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton,
O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vandarhoef. Absent:
None.
Sheila Gill, former Council member
from Leeds, England, presented the Mayor
with a Coat of Arms from the City of Leeds.
The Mayor made 'a special
presentation to the following retiring Board
and Commission Members: Bd. of
Adjustment: William Haigh; Bd. of Appeals:
John Staska; Bd. of Library Trustees: Charles
Traw; Design Review Comm.: Gary Nagle,
Karyl Larson, William Nowysz, Tara
Cronbaugh, Randy Rohovit; Historic
Preservation Comm,: Ann Cairns; Housing &
Community Development Comm.: Daniel
Cilek, Sandy Kuhlmann; Human Rights
Comm.: Patricia Harvey, Tom Dickerson, Ann
Shires; P&R Comm.: Ken Fearing; P&Z
Comm.: Philip Shive; Riverfront & Natural
Areas Comm.: Lori Goetsch, Richard Hoppin;
Sr. Center Comm.: Kenneth Mobily, Philip
Zell; and to incoming or reappointed Board
and Commission Members: Airport Comm.:
Thomas Bender; Airport Zoning Bd. of
Adjustment: Richard Blum; Animal Control
Advisory Bd.: Ursula Delworth; Bd. of
Adjustment: T.J. Brandt, Michael Paul; Bd. of
Appeals: Anna Buss, Tim Fehr; Bd. of Library
Trustees: Winston Barclay; Civil Service
Comm.: Lyra Dickerson, Susan Dulek, Michael
Kennedy; Historic Preservation Comm.: Trudy
Day, Michael Gunn, Marc Mills, Linda Shope;
Housing & Community Development Comm.:
Bob Elliott, Daniel Coleman, Gretchen
Schmuch; Human Rights Comm.: Mary
Larew, Jane Nelson-Kuhn, Janice Simmons-
Welburn, Mettle Thomopulos; P&R Comm.:
Judith Klink, Craig Gustaveson, Rex Pruess;
P&Z Comm.: Pam Ehrhardt, Dean Shannon,
Marilyn Schintler; Public Art AdVisory Comm.:
Deborah Galbraith, Gary Nagle; Riverfront &
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December 15, 1998
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Natural Areas Comm.: Jeff Gillitzer, Mark
Graham; Sr. Center Comm.: Jay Honohan,
William Kelly; Telecommunications Cornre.:
Steven Hoch, Jim Pusack.
Moved and seconded that the
following items and recommendations in the
Consent Calendar be received, or approved,
and/or adopted as amended and to delete
from the Consent Calendar and consider as a
separate item 3f(7)(b) memo from JCCOG
Traffic Engineering Planner regarding no
parking 8am to 5pm Monday - Friday on
south side of Tower Court:
Approval of Official Council
Actions of the regular meeting of
December 1, as published, subject to
corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and
Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment -
November 18; Bd. of Appeals -
November 2. Historic Preservation
Comm. - November 12. Library Bd. of
Trustees - October 22, November 19.
P&R Comm. - November 12. P&Z
Comm. - November 1. PCRB
December 8, 1998
Receive PCRB Report//98-17
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor
License for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican
Caf~, 1411 S. Waterfront. Class C
liquor License for Gabe's, 330 E.
Washington St. Outdoor Service Area
for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St.
Class C Liquor License for Jirsa's, 819
First Avenue. Class C Liquor License
for Gringo's, 115 E. College St. Class
C Liquor License for Mabel's, 1578 S.
First Ave. Permanent transfer of a
Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order
of Moose Iowa City Lodge//1096,
3151 Highway 6 E. RES. '98-383,
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES.
98-384, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM
OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING
IN NAPOLEON PARK, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
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PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 98- 385,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
[PROJECT NO. BRM-3715(13)-o8N-
52], DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
PUBLISH NOTICE 'OF SAID HEARING,
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER
TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 98-386,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF
COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SAND PIT PUMP STATION - LOWER
TERMINUS PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION. RES. 98-387,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE
WATER MAIN PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLED WITH
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
STERLING HOUSE. RES. 98-388,
ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW
CREEK TRAIL, PHASE 1 PROJECT,
MORMON TREK TO GALWAY HILLS.
RES. 98-389, DECLARING AN
OFFICIAL INTENT UNDER TREASURY
REGULATION 1.150-2 TO ISSUE
DEBT TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR
CERTAIN ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES
PAID IN CONNECTION WITH
SPECIFIED PROJECTS. RES. 98-390,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN
AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
THE RELEASE OF THREE ACCESS,
UTILITY AND SANITARY SEWER
EASEMENTS LOCATED ON LOT 51,
WALDEN HILLS SUBDIVISION, IOWA
CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: John
McKinstry regarding the Harmon
Building. Gary Dunham (Beta Rho
Iowa Corporation) response to Joan
Liffring-Zug Bourret concerns.
Surachman Dimyati regarding transit
route. Heriberto Godina regarding
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December 15, 1998
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deer. Florence Boos regarding deer.
Raymond and Margaret Welsh
regarding Benton Street. JCCOG
Traffic Engineering Planner: Parking
Prohibition on Scott Boulevard from
Court Street to Rochester Avenue;
Parking Prohibition on West Side of
Scott Court. Civil Service Comm.
submitting certified lists of applicants
for the following position(s): Transit
Mechanic I. Dwayne & Joan Liffring-
Zug Bourret.
The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to direct staff to
investigate further possibilities for parking on
Tower Ct. and report back to Council. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for January 12 on an ordinance
designation 2 South Linn Street as an Iowa
City Historic Landmark. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
hearing for January 12 on an ordinance
changing the zoning designation of
approximately 0.2 acres located at 703
Benton Court from Medium Density Single-
Family Residential {RS-8) to High Density
Multi-Family Residential. The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to set a public
headng for January 12 on an ordinance
changing the zoning designation of 21.26
acres located on the east side of Naples
Avenue from Intensive Commercial (C!-1) to
Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone-Intensive
Commercial (OSA-CI-1). The Mayor declared
the motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the
ordinance to vacate street right-of-way
located east of North Market Square Park,
and south of Horace-Mann School, be given
first vote for consideration. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
98-3861, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER
BY CHANGING THE USE REGULATIONS OF
APPROXIMATELY 4.45 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF THE
TERMINUS OF COURT STREET FROM
COUNTY RS, SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL, TO
RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL, AND P, PUBLIC.
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Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
98-3862, AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE 10
ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT
WELLINGTON DRIVE AND VILLAGE ROAD
FROM RS-5 TO OPDH-5, A PRELIMINARY
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH)
PLAN FOR VILLAGE GREEN, PARTS XVI AND
XVII.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-391, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF VILLAGE GREEN PART XVI AND XVII,
IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
98-3863, AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF 21.53 ACRES. OF LAND
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
SCOTT BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN
LEGION ROAD FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5), AND COUNTY
RURAL (A-l) AND HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL
(CH), TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING (OPDH-12).
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-393, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT
OF SILVERCREST, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Moved and seconded that the rule
requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 98-3864, AMENDING SECTION 8-7-1,
CITY CODE, TO ALLOW THE DISCHARGE OF
FIREARMS FOR DEER MANAGEMENT
PURPOSES, be voted on for final passage at
this time. Moved and seconded that the
ordinance be finally adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-394, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST A
COOPERATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE ('USDA") FOR THE
SHARPSHOOTING OF DEER PURSUANT TO
THE WINTER 1998/99 DEER MANAGEMENT
PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-395, DIRECTING THAT THE PUBLIC
PROPERTY WITHIN THE AREA COMMONLY
KNOW AS THE PENINSULA BE CLOSED TO
THE PUBLIC WHILE DEER SHARPSHOOTING
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ACTIVITIES ARE BEING CONDUCTED
PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S DEER
MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Moved and seconded that the rule
requiring ordinances to be considered and
voted on for final passage at two Council
meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that
ORD. 98-3865, AMENDING THE CITY CODE
OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED "POLICE
CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD," SPECIFICALLY,
SECTIONS 8-8-2 AND 8-8-7, TO ELIMINATE
COMPLAINANT PARTICIPATION IN DUE
PROCESS NAME-CLEARING HEARINGS, be
voted on for final passage at this time. Moved
and seconded that the ordinance be finally
adopted at this time.
Moved and seconded to defer to
January 12, a resolution to adopt the Iowa
City Police Citizens Review Board Standard
Operating Procedures and Guidelines. The
Mayor declared the motion carried.
Moved and seconded to adopt ORD.
98-3866, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY
CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED "MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING
CHAPTER 3, SECTION 68 HEREIN TO
REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT ON US HIGHWAY
6 FROM THE EAST CITY LIMIT TO A POINT
500 FEET WEST OF HEINZ ROAD.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-396, AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO APPLY
FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT
GRANT FOR THE SURVEY AND EVALUATION
OF THE EARLY NEIGHBORHOOD
NORTHEAST OF THE ORIGINAL TOWN PLAT,
PHASE III (NORTHSIDE/GOOSETOWN).
Moved and seconded to adopt Res.
98-397, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF
THE REVISED VOUCHER PAYMENT
STANDARDS FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING
AUTHORITY VOUCHER PROGRAM.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-398, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
POSITIONS IN THE ASSISTED HOUSING
DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND
INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY
ADDING A POSITION OF HOUSING
PROGRAM ASSISTANT.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-399, AMENDING THE BUDGETED
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POSITIONS IN THE ASSISTED HOUSING
DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND
INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY
ADDING A POSITION OF FSS PROGRAM
COORDINATOR AND AMENDING THE
AFSCME PAY PLAN.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-400, INTENT TO CONVEY VACATED
PORTIONS OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
LOCATED EAST OF NORTH MARKET
SQUARE PARK, AND SOUTH OF HORACE
MANN SCHOOL, TO THE IOWA CITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR
JANUARY 12, 1999.
Moved and seconded to adopt RES.
98-401, AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AIRPORT
COMMISSION AND HLM DESIGN OF
NORTHAMERICA, INC. REGARDING THE
RENOVATION OF THE AIRPORT TERMINAL
BUILDING.
Moved and seconded to adjourn 8:20
p.m. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A more complete description of
Council activities is on file in the office of the
City Clerk.
s/Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
s/Marian K. K. arr, Cit~.er~
Subm~lication - 12/22/98
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's office at 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 14, 1998
Iowa City City Council meeting, 6:35 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Leh-
man presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, No-
vick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Karr.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-134, Side 2.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn to executive session
to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure
could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would
have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session
closed under this paragraph (real estate) shall be available for public examination
when the transaction discussed is completed; and to discuss as a public employer,
strategy regarding collective bargaining with city employee organizations; as such
discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried and adjourned into executive session 6:40 p.m. Council returned to open session 7:10 p.m.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 7:12 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
· Lehman, ~yor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 15, 1998
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present:
Atkins, Helling, Trueblood, Franklin, Dilkes, Karr, O'Neil, Grosvenor. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-137, Both Sides.
Sheila Gill, former Council member from Leeds, England, presented the
Mayor with a Coat of Arms from the City of Leeds.
The Mayor made a special presentation to the following retiring Board and
Commission Members: Bd. of Adjustment: William Haigh; Bd. of Appeals: John
Staska; Bd. of Library Trustees: Charles Traw; Design Review Comm.: Gary Nagle,
Karyl Larson, William Nowysz, Tara Cronbaugh, Randy Rohovit; Historic
Preservation Comm.: Ann Cairns; Housing & Community Development Comm.:
Daniel Cilek, Sandy Kuhlmann; Human Rights Comm.: Patricia Harvey, Tom
Dickerson, Ann Shires; P&R Comm.: Ken Fearing; P&Z Cornre.: Philip Shive;
Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm.: Lori Goetsch, Richard Hoppin; Sr. Center
Comm.: Kenneth Mobily, Philip Zell; and to incoming or reappointed Board and
Commission Members: Airport Cornre.: Thomas Bender; Airport Zoning Bd. of
Adjustment: Richard Blum; Animal Control Advisory Bd.: Ursula Delworth; Bd. of
Adjustment: T.J. Brandt, Michael Paul; Bd. of Appeals: Anna Buss, Tim Fehr; Bd. of
Library Trustees: Winston Barclay; Civil Service Comm.: Lyra Dickerson, Susan
Dulek, Michael Kennedy; Historic Preservation Comm.: Trudy Day, Michael Gunn,
Marc Mills, Linda Shope; Housing & Community Development Comm.: Bob EIliott,
Daniel Coleman, Gretchen Schmuch; Human Rights Comm.: Mary Larew, Jane
Nelson-Kuhn, Janice Simmons-Welburn, Mettle Thomopulos; P&R Cornre.: Judith
Klink, Craig Gustaveson, Rex Pruess; P&Z Comm.: Pam Ehrhardt, Dean Shannon,
Marilyn Schintler; Public Art Advisory Comm.: Deborah Galbraith, Gary Nagle;
Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm.: Jeff Gillitzer, Mark Graham; Sr. Center Comm.:
Jay Honohan, William Kelly; Telecommunications Comm.: Steven Hoch, Jim
Pusack.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended and to delete from the Consent Calendar and consider as a separate
item 3f(7)(b) memo from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding no parking
8am to 5pro Monday - Friday on south side of Tower Court:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
December 1, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - November
18; Bd. of Appeals - November 2. Historic Preservation Comm. - November
12. Library Bd. of Trustees - October 22, November 19. P&R Comm. -
November 12. P&Z Comm. - November 1. PCRB - December 8, 1998
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Receive PCRB Report #98-17
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Caf~,
1411 S. Waterfront. Class C liquor License for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington
St. Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor
License for Jirsa's, 819 First Avenue. Class C Liquor License for Gringo's,
115 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for Mabel's, 1578 S. First Ave.
Permanent transfer of a Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of Moose
Iowa City Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E. RES. 98-383, Bk. 119, p. 383,
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-384, Bk. 119, p. 384, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for January 12 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING IN NAPOLEON PARK, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 98- 385, Bk. 119, p. 385, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for January 12 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT [PROJECT NO.
BRM-3715(13)--8N-52], DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS QN FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 98-386, Bk. 119, p. 386,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 12 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE SAND PIT PUMP STATION - LOWER TERMINUS PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 98-387, Bk. 119, p. 387, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATER
MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE STERLING HOUSE. RES. 98-388, Bk. 119, p. 388, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL, PHASE 1
PROJECT, MORMON TREK TO GALWAY HILLS. RES. 98-389, Bk. 119, p.
389, DECLARING AN OFFICIAL INTENT UNDER TREASURY REGULATION
1.150-2 TO ISSUE DEBT TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR CERTAIN
ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES PAID IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIFIED
PROJECTS. RES. 98-390, Bk. 119, p. 390, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF THREE ACCESS,
UTILITY AND SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS LOCATED ON LOT 51,
WALDEN HILLS SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: John McKinstry regarding the Harmon Building. Gary
Dunham (Beta Rho Iowa Corporation) response to Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret
concerns. Surachman Dimyati regarding transit route. Heriberto Godina
regarding deer. Florence Boos regarding deer. Raymond and Margaret Welsh
regarding Benton Street. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Parking
Prohibition on Scott Boulevard from Court Street to Rochester Avenue;
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Parking Prohibition on West Side of Scott Court. Civil Service Comm.
submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Transit
Mechanic I. Dwayne & Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret.
Parks & Recreation Dir. Trueblood present for discussion of the Napoleon Park
maintenance building. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Norton, to direct staff to investigate further possibilities for parking on
Tower Ct. and report back to Council. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
January 12 on an ordinance designation 2 South Linn Street as an Iowa City
Historic Landmark (Harmon Building). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for
January 12 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 0.2
acres located at 703 Benton Court (Oaknoll) from Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) to High Density Multi-Family Residential. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
January 12 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of 21.26 acres
located on the east side of Naples Avenue (WB Development)form Intensive
Commercial (C1-1) to Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone-Intensive Commercial (OSA-CI-
1 ). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance to vacate
street right-of-way located east of North Market Square Park, and south of Horace-
Mann School (Iowa City Community Schools), be given first vote for consideration.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 98-3861, Bk.
41, p. 41, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 4.45 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST
OF THE TERMINUS OF COURT STREET FROM COUNTY RS, SUBURBAN
RESIDENTIAL, TO RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, AND P,
PUBLIC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 98-3862, Bk. 41,
p. 42, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE 10 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT
WELLINGTON DRIVE AND VILLAGE ROAD FROM RS-5 TO OPDH-5, A
PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH) PLAN FOR VILLAGE
GREEN, PARTS XVI AND XVII. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-391, Bk. 119,
p. 391, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART XVI AND
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XVII, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 98-3863, Bk. 41,
p. 43, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF 21.53 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD FROM LOW
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5), AND COUNTY RURAL (A-l) AND
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH), TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH-
12) (Silvercrest). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-393, Bk. 119,
p. 393, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SILVERCREST, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3864, Bk. 41, p. 44,
AMENDING SECTION 8-7-1, CITY CODE, TO ALLOW THE DISCHARGE OF
FIREARMS FOR DEER MANAGEMENT PURPOSES, be voted on for final passage at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
Thornberry, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby.
Absent: None.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-394, Bk. 119,
p. 394, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A COOPERATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ("USDA") FOR THE SHARPSHOOTING OF DEER
PURSUANT TO THE WINTER 1998/99 DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays:
Kubby. Absent: None.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-395, Bk.
119, p. 395, DIRECTING THAT THE PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHIN THE AREA
COMMONLY KNOW AS THE PENINSULA BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC WHILE
DEER SHARPSHOOTING ACTIVITIES ARE BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO
THE CITY'S DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3865, Bk. 41, p. 45,
AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING
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CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED "POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD," SPECIFICALLY,
SECTIONS 8-8-2 AND 8-8-7, TO ELIMINATE COMPLAINANT PARTICIPATION IN
DUE PROCESS NAME-CLEARING HEARINGS, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef,
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to January 12, a
resolution to adopt the Iowa City Police Citizens Review Board Standard Operating
Procedures and Guidelines. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 98-3866, Bk.
41, p. 46, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED
"MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 6B
HEREIN TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT ON US HIGHWAY 6 FROM THE EAST CITY
LIMIT TO A POINT 500 FEET WEST OF HEINZ ROAD. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-396, Bk.
41, p. 396, AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO
APPLY FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT FOR THE SURVEY AND
EVALUATION OF THE EARLY NEIGHBORHOOD NORTHEAST OF THE ORIGINAL
TOWN PLAT, PHASE Ill (NORTHSIDE/GOOSETOWN). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt Res. 98-397, Bk.
119, p. 397, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE REVISED VOUCHER
PAYMENT STANDARDS FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY VOUCHER
PROGRAM. Housing Adm. Grosvenor present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-398, Bk. 119,
p. 398, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ASSISTED HOUSING
DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY
ADDING A POSITION OF HOUSING PROGRAM ASSISTANT. Housing Adm.
Grosvenor present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-399, Bk. 119,
p. 399, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ASSISTED HOUSING
DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY
ADDING A POSITION OF FSS PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND AMENDING THE
AFSCME PAY PLAN. Housing Adm. Grosvenor present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-400, Bk. 119,
p. 400, INTENT TO CONVEY VACATED PORTIONS OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
LOCATED EAST OF NORTH MARKET SQUARE PARK, AND SOUTH OF HORACE
MANN SCHOOL, TO THE IOWA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JANUARY 12, 1999. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-401, Bk.
119, p. 401, AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
AIRPORT COMMISSION AND HLM DESIGN OF NORTHAMERICA, INC.
REGARDING THE RENOVATION OF THE AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING. Airport
Mgr. O'Neil present for discussion· The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman· Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Council Member Champion suggested that the Parks & Recreation
Commission study the impact that the extension of First Avenue would have on the
park. The Mayor noted that the Planning & Zoning Commission would be discussing
the subject at their meeting on December 17.
Council Member Thornberry noted the beautiful seasonal lights throughout
the City and urged people to drive down Summit Street and see the Champion
house.
Council Member Vanderhoef requested that Council start discussing storm
water management issues. Council agreed to discuss issues during the budget
review process.
Council Member Norton reported he and Council Member O'Donnell will
continue to meet with Police Chief Winkelhake concerning downtown security
issues, formulate a proposal, and report back to Council.
The Mayor stated he would be representing the City at a dedication of a
memorial to Irving Weber on December 19 at the Terrill Mill Park, and wished fellow
Council Members and City staff a Happy Holiday·
Asst. City Mgr. Helling noted two fourth grade Cub Scout dens from Regina
would be attending the January 12 Council meeting and invited Council Members
to come early to meet the scouts.
Council wished Happy Holidays to all the citizens.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 8:20 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
· Lehman, Mayor
Manan K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's office at 356-5043.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 14, 1998
Iowa City City Council meeting, 6:35 p.m. at the Civic Center. Mayor Leh-
man presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman, Norton, No-
vick, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present: Atkins, Karr.
Council minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-134, Side 2.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn to executive session
to discuss the purchase of particular real estate only where premature disclosure
could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would
have to pay for that property. The minutes and the tape recording of a session
closed under this paragraph (real estate) shall be available for public examination
when the transaction discussed is completed; and to discuss as a public employer,
strategy regarding collective bargaining with city employee organizations; as such
discussion is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the motion car-
ried and adjourned into executive session 6:40 p.m. Council returned to open session 7:10 p.m.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to adjourn 7:12 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk
Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact
the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040.
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF COUNCIL ACTIVITIES
DECEMBER 15, 1998
Iowa City City Council, regular meeting,. 7:00 p.m. at the Civic Center.
Mayor Lehman presiding. Council Members present: Champion, Kubby, Lehman,
Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Absent: None. Staffmembers present:
Arkins, Helling, Trueblood, Franklin, Dilkes, Karr, O'Neil, Grosvenor. Council
minutes tape recorded on Tape 98-137, Both Sides.
Sheila Gill, former Council member from Leeds, England, presented the
Mayor with a Coat of Arms from the City of Leeds.
The Mayor made a special presentation to the following retiring Board and
Commission Members: Bd. of Adjustment: William Haigh; Bd. of Appeals: John
Staska; Bd. of Library Trustees: Charles Traw; Design Review Comm.: Gary Nagle,
Karyl Larson, William Nowysz, Tara Cronbaugh, Randy Rohovit; Historic
Preservation Comm.: Ann Cairns; Housing & Community Development Comm.:
Daniel Cilek, Sandy Kuhlmann; Human Rights Comm.: Patricia Harvey, Tom
Dickerson, Ann Shires; P&R Comm.: Ken Fearing; P&Z Comm.: Philip Shive;
Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm.: Lori Goetsch, Richard Hoppin; Sr. Center
Comm.: Kenneth Mobily, Philip Zell; and to incoming or reappointed Board and
Commission Members: Airport Comm.: Thomas Bender; Airport Zoning Bd. of
Adjustment: Richard Blum; Animal Control Advisory Bd.: Ursula Delworth; Bd. of
Adjustment: T.J. Brandt, Michael Paul; Bd. of Appeals: Anna Buss, Tim Fehr; Bd. of
Library Trustees: Winston Barclay; Civil Service Comm.: Lyra Dickerson, Susan
Dulek, Michael Kennedy; Historic Preservation Comm.: Trudy Day, Michael Gunn,
Marc Mills, Linda Shope; Housing & Community Development Comm.: Bob Elliott,
Daniel Coleman, Gretchen Schmuch; Human Rights Comm.: Mary Larew, Jane
Nelson-Kuhn, Janice Simmons-Welburn, Mettle Thomopulos; P&R Comm.: Judith
Klink, Craig Gustaveson, Rex Pruess; P&Z Comm.: Pam Ehrhardt, Dean Shannon,
Marilyn Schintler; Public Art Advisory Comm.: Deborah Galbraith, Gary Nagle;
Riverfront & Natural Areas Comm.: Jeff Gillitzer, Mark Graham; Sr. Center Comm.:
Jay Honohan, William Kelly; Telecommunications Comm.: Steven Hoch, Jim
Pusack.
'Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, that the following items and
recommendations in the Consent Calendar be received, or approved, and/or adopted
as amended and to delete from the Consent Calendar and consider as a separate
item 3f(7)(b) memo from JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner regarding no parking
8am to 5pm Monday - Friday on south side of Tower Court:
Approval of Official Council Actions of the regular meeting of
December 1, as published, subject to corrections, as recommended by the
City Clerk.
Minutes of Boards and Commissions: Bd. of Adjustment - November
18; Bd. of Appeals - November 2. Historic Preservation Comm. - November
12. Library Bd. of Trustees - October 22, November 19. P&R Comm. -
November 12. P&Z Comm. - November 1. PCRB - December 8, 1998
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Receive PCRB Report//98-17
Permit Motions: Class C Liquor License for Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Caf~,
1411 S. Waterfront. Class C liquor License for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington
St. Outdoor Service Area for Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St. Class C Liquor
License for Jirsa°s, 819 First Avenue. Class C Liquor License for Gringo's,
115 E. College St. Class C Liquor License for Mabel's, 1578 S. First Ave.
Permanent transfer of a Class A Liquor License for Loyal Order of Moose
Iowa City Lodge #1096, 3151 Highway 6 E. RES. 98-383, Bk. 119, p. 383,
ISSUE DANCING PERMIT.
Setting Public Hearings: RES. 98-384, Bk. 119, p. 384, SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING for January 12 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING IN NAPOLEON PARK, DIRECTING CITY
CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 98- 385, Bk. 119, p. 385, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING for January 12 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF
CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
SUMMIT STREET BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT [PROJECT NO.
BRM-3715(13)--8N-52], DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF
SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID
PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. RES. 98-386, Bk. 119, p. 386,
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING for January 12 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT, AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
THE SAND PIT PUMP STATION - LOWER TERMINUS PROJECT, DIRECTING
CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SAID HEARING, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY ENGINEER TO PLACE SAID PLANS ON FILE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
RES. 98-387, Bk. 119, p. 387, ACCEPTING THE WORK FOR THE WATER
MAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS INSTALLED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE STERLING HOUSE. RES. 98-388, Bk. 119, p. 388, ACCEPTING THE
WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE WILLOW CREEK TRAIL, PHASE 1
PROJECT, MORMON TREK TO GALWAY HILLS. RES. 98-389, Bk. 119, p.
389, DECLARING AN OFFICIAL INTENT UNDER TREASURY REGULATION
1.150-2 TO ISSUE DEBT TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR CERTAIN
'ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES PAID IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIFIED
PROJECTS. RES. 98-390, Bk. 119, p. 390, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST THE RELEASE OF THREE ACCESS,
UTILITY AND SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS LOCATED ON LOT 51,
WALDEN HILLS SUBDIVISION, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Correspondence: John McKinstry regarding the Harmon Building. Gary
Dunham (Beta Rho Iowa Corporation) response to Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret
concerns. Surachman Dimyati regarding transit route. Heriberto Godina
regarding deer. Florence Boos regarding deer. Raymond and Margaret Welsh
regarding Benton Street. JCCOG Traffic Engineering Planner: Parking
Prohibition on Scott Boulevard from Court Street to Rochester Avenue;
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Parking Prohibition on West Side of Scott Court. Civil Service Comm.
submitting certified lists of applicants for the following position(s): Transit
Mechanic I. Dwayne & Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret.
Parks & Recreation Dir. Trueblood present for discussion of the Napoleon Park
maintenance building. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Kubby,
seconded by Norton, to direct staff to investigate further possibilities for parking on
Tower Ct. and report back to Council. The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
January 12 on an ordinance designation 2 South Linn Street as an Iowa City
Historic Landmark (Harmon Building). The Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to set a public hearing for
January 12 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of approximately 0.2
acres located at 703 Benton Court (Oaknoll) from Medium Density Single-Family
Residential (RS-8) to High Density Multi-Family Residential. The Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef, to set a public hearing for
January 12 on an ordinance changing the zoning designation of 21.26 acres
located on the east side of Naples Avenue (WB Development)form Intensive
Commercial (C1-1) to Sensitive Areas Overlay Zone-Intensive Commercial (OSA-CI-
1 ). The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members
present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, that the ordinance to vacate
street right-of-way located east of North Market Square Park, and south of Horace-
Mann School (Iowa City Community Schools), be given first vote for consideration.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the motion carried.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt ORD. 98-3861, Bk.
41, p. 41, AMENDING THE ZONING CHAPTER BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 4.45 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED EAST
OF THE TERMINUS OF COURT STREET FROM COUNTY RS, SUBURBAN
RESIDENTIAL, TO RS-5, LOW DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, AND P,
PUBLIC. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt ORD. 98-3862, Bk. 41,
p. 42, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF AN APPROXIMATE 10 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT
WELLINGTON DRIVE AND VILLAGE ROAD FROM RS-5 TO OPDH-5, A
PRELIMINARY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING (OPDH) PLAN FOR VILLAGE
GREEN, PARTS XVI AND XVII. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-391, Bk. 119,
p. 391, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VILLAGE GREEN PART XVI AND
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XVII, IOWA CITY, IOWA. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council
Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt ORD. 98-3863, Bk. 41,
p. 43, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CHANGING THE USE
REGULATIONS OF 21.53 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF SCOTT BOULEVARD AND AMERICAN LEGION ROAD FROM LOW
DENSITY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-5), AND COUNTY RURAL (A-l) AND
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH), TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT HOUSING {OPDH-
12) (Silvercrest). Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members
present. The Mayor declared the ordinance adopted.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Thornberry, to adopt RES. 98-393, Bk. 119,
p. 393, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SILVERCREST, IOWA CITY, IOWA.
Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Thornberry, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3864, Bk. 41, p. 44,
AMENDING SECTION 8-7-1, CITY CODE, TO ALLOW THE DISCHARGE OF
FIREARMS FOR DEER MANAGEMENT PURPOSES, be voted on for final passage at
this time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present.
The Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by
Thornberry, that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. The Mayor declared
the ordinance adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes:
Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays: Kubby.
Absent: None.
Moved by Norton, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-394, Bk. 119,
p. 394, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AND THE CITY CLERK TO ATTEST
A COOPERATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ("USDA") FOR THE SHARPSHOOTING OF DEER
PURSUANT TO THE WINTER 1998/99 DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN. The Mayor
declared the resolution adopted, 6/1, with the following division of roll call vote:
Ayes: Champion, Lehman, Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry, Vanderhoef. Nays:
Kubby. Absent: None.
'Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-395, Bk.
119, p. 395, DIRECTING THAT THE PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHIN THE AREA
COMMONLY KNOW AS THE PENINSULA BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC WHILE
DEER SHARPSHOOTING ACTIVITIES ARE BEING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO
THE CITY'S DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0,
all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, that the rule requiring
ordinances to be considered and voted on for final passage at two Council meetings
prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, the second
consideration and vote be waived, and that ORD. 98-3865, 8k. 41, p, 45,
AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA, BY AMENDING
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CHAPTER 8, ENTITLED "POLICE CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD," SPECIFICALLY,
SECTIONS 8-8-2 AND 8-8-7, TO ELIMINATE COMPLAINANT PARTICIPATION IN
DUE PROCESS NAME-CLEARING HEARINGS, be voted on for final passage at this
time. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The
Mayor declared the motion carried. Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Vanderhoef,
that the ordinance be finally adopted at this time. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Kubby, seconded by Thornberry, to defer to January 12, a
resolution to adopt the Iowa City Police Citizens Review Board Standard Operating
Procedures and Guidelines. The Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously,
7/0, all Council Members present.
Moved by Norton, seconded by Vanderhoef, to adopt ORD. 98-3866, Bk.
41, p. 46, AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE CITY' CODE OF IOWA CITY ENTITLED
"MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 6B
HEREIN TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT ON US HIGHWAY 6 FROM THE EAST CITY
LIMIT TO A POINT 500 FEET WEST OF HEINZ ROAD. Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the ordinance
adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-396, Bk.
41, p. 396, AUTHORIZING THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO
APPLY FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT FOR THE SURVEY AND
EVALUATION OF THE EARLY NEIGHBORHOOD NORTHEAST OF THE ORIGINAL
TOWN PLAT, PHASE III (NORTHSIDE/GOOSETOWN). Affirmative roll call vote
unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution
adopted.
Moved .by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt Res. 98-397, Bk.
119, p. 397, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE REVISED VOUCHER
PAYMENT STANDARDS FOR THE IOWA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY VOUCHER
PROGRAM. Housing Adm. Grosvenor present for discussion. Affirmative roll call
vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-398, Bk. 119,
p. 398, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ASSISTED HOUSING
DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY
ADDING A POSITION OF HOUSING PROGRAM ASSISTANT. Housing Adm.
Grosvenor present for discussion. Affirmative roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all
Council Members present. The Mayor declared the resolution adopted.
Moved by Vanderhoef, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-399, Bk. 119,
p. 399, AMENDING THE BUDGETED POSITIONS IN THE ASSISTED HOUSING
DIVISION OF THE HOUSING AND INSPECTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT BY
ADDING A POSITION OF FSS PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND AMENDING THE
AFSCME PAY PLAN. Housing Adm. Grosvenor present for discussion. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
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Moved by Thornberry, seconded by Norton, to adopt RES. 98-400, Bk. 119,
p. 400, INTENT TO CONVEY VACATED PORTIONS OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
LOCATED EAST OF NORTH MARKET SQUARE PARK, AND SOUTH OF HORACE
MANN SCHOOL, TO THE IOWA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON SAID CONVEYANCE FOR JANUARY 12, 1999. Affirmative
roll call vote unanimous, 7/0, all Council Members present. The Mayor declared the
resolution adopted.
Moved by Thornberry, seconded by O'Donnell, to adopt RES. 98-401, Bk.
119, p. 401, AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
AIRPORT COMMISSION AND HLM DESIGN OF NORTHAMERICA, INC.
REGARDING THE RENOVATION OF THE AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING. Airport
Mgr. O'Neil present for discussion. The Mayor declared the motion carried, 6/1,
with the following division of roll call vote: Ayes: Norton, O'Donnell, Thornberry,
Vanderhoef, Champion, Lehman. Nays: Kubby. Absent: None.
Council Member Champion suggested that the Parks & Recreation
Commission study the impact that the extension of First Avenue would have on the
park. The Mayor noted that the Planning & Zoning Commission would be discussing
the subject at their meeting on December 17.
Council Member Thornberry noted the beautiful seasonal lights throughout
the City and urged people to drive down Summit Street and see the Champion
house.
Council Member Vanderhoef requested that Council start discussing storm
water management issues. Council agreed to discuss issues during the budget
review process.
Council Member Norton reported he and Council Member O'Donnell will
continue to meet with Police Chief Winkelhake concerning downtown security
issues, formulate a proposal, and report back to Council.
The Mayor stated he would be representing the City at a dedication of a
memorial to Irving Weber on December 19 at the Terrill Mill Park, and wished fellow
Council Members and City staff a Happy Holiday.
Asst. City Mgr. Helling noted two fourth grade Cub Scout dens from Regina
would be attending the January 12 Council meeting and invited Council Members
to come early to meet the scouts.
Council wished Happy Holidays to all the citizens.
'Moved by Kubby, seconded by Norton, to adjourn 8:20 p.m. The Mayor
declared the motion carried unanimously, 7/0, all Council Members present.
Ernest W. Lehman, Mayor
Marian K. Karr, City Clerk